06/05/2026
💙 Denise’s Ovarian Cancer Story
Denise's kidney wasn’t working properly, so her doctor ran several tests. A CT scan revealed a cancerous lymph node near her kidney, and surgery later showed the cancer started in her fallopian tubes. “Had my kidney not acted up, I would not have known about this at all,” Denise says. Genetic testing also revealed she carries a gene from her parents that increases her cancer risk—something she wouldn’t have known otherwise.
Through surgery, treatment, and many doctor visits, Denise has learned important life lessons. She now tries to enjoy each day, take care of her health, and find joy in simple things like being outside. Staying positive can be difficult, but she relies on her friends and family and takes things one day at a time.
Through NOCC, Denise has received helpful support, including meals when she was too tired to cook, trusted information, helpful resources, and a connection with a local survivor who understands what she is going through.
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